Checklist
Please read carefully before preparing manuscript and recheck all points after it has been prepared.
Each manuscript must be accompanied by a completely filled-out checklist.
A photocopy of this may be used (Fax: +39-089-301699).

General
____ References identified in the text by the authorâs names followed by the respective number in the reference list in square brackets (e.g., Smith [1])
or by the number alone (e.g., âas several authors [1, 4, 7] have reportedâ)
____ Reference is made in the text to all figures and tables
____ Abstract language polished by a native English speaker
____ Short title for the running head
____ Cover letter containing the authorâs concern and recommendation of competent experts for
reviewing. Revised manuscripts should be submitted with detailed remarks to the reviewersâ comments.

Abstract
____ Includes aims, methods, results, and conclusions
____ Does not include footnotes or references
____ Maximum of 200 words in English

Reference list
____ Includes only references cited in the text
____ Includes all references cited in the text
____ Arranged alphabetically and numbered in this order
____ Style and punctuation according to the following examples:
1. Standard journal article
List the first six authors followed by et al.
Halpern SD., Ubel PA., Caplan AL., Solid-organ transplantation in HIV-infected patients.
N Engl J Med. 2002;347:284-7.

5. Chapter in a book:
Meltzer PS., Kallioniemi A., Trent JM., Chromosome alterations in human solid tumors. In: Vogelstein B., Kinzler KW., editors.
The genetic basis of human cancer. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2002. p. 93â113.
____ Abbrevations according to Index Medicus or CAS
____ Citations of journal articles in press include journal title,
volume, and year in which it is to appear; books in press
include publisher and year

List of captions
____ Include all legends and explanations

Table
____ Numbered with Arabic numerals in the order of appearance in the text
____ Each contains all information needed to be understood independently (without the text)
____ Do not contain data which could be included easily in the text
____ Do not contain vertical lines

Figures
____ Please indicate whether figures should be printed in four colors
____ Numbered with Arabic numerals in the order in which they appear in the text
____ Contain only clear and sharp lettering or identifying marks; critical areas of X-rays and photomicrographs well-marked
____ No legends or explanations in the figures themselves